Marbles Small Leg Knife Imitation Tortoise Handle

The Marbles Small Leg Knife has a mirror finish stainless clip blade in an imitation tortoise shell handle with nickel silver bolsters and an inlay shield, closing to 3.25 inches.

The leg knife is a traditional pattern with a curved frame that follows the shape of an animal's hind leg, which is where the name comes from. It sits differently in a pocket than a straight-framed knife. Imitation tortoise shell reproduces the mottled amber and brown of the real material, which has been banned from trade since the 1970s and only survives on antique knives.

Nickel silver bolsters and an inlay shield are the collector detailing that separates a decorated traditional from a plain working folder. The single clip blade opens on a nail nick over a slip joint, with no lock to release. Explore more Folding Knives.

• Curved leg frame, a traditional pattern shape
• Imitation tortoise shell reproduces a banned material
• Nickel silver bolsters with an inlay shield
• 3.25 inches closed on a slip joint